Grand Valley Highway 1 Standard
4.25
km
15
Corners
1
Setups
0
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Track Overview
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Setup Focus
- Stiff rear anti-roll bar to improve stability through the esses.
- Slightly softer front springs to aid turn-in for the hairpin.
- Brake bias adjusted slightly forward for better deceleration into the hairpin and double apex.
Corner Analysis
The Esses
Fast left-right chicane
The Esses
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Technique
Requires precise steering input to carry momentum. Aim to clip the apex of the first left-hander and immediately transition to the right, looking for the exit kerb. Avoid excessive steering lock which will scrub speed.
Apex Strategy
Late apex on the first left, early apex on the right.
The Hairpin
Tight hairpin right
The Hairpin
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Technique
Brake firmly on entry, downshifting to second gear. Trail brake to rotate the car towards the inside apex. Get on the throttle early and smoothly to maximize exit speed, being mindful of wheelspin.
Apex Strategy
Late apex, hugging the inside kerb.
The Double Apex Right
Complex double apex right-hander
The Double Apex Right
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Technique
This is a crucial corner for lap time. Enter on the wider line, braking as late as possible. Aim for the first apex, then adjust your line to hit the second, tighter apex. Get on the throttle progressively as you unwind the steering, using the full width of the track on exit.
Apex Strategy
First apex mid-corner, second apex late and tight.
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Critical Risks
Common mistakes at this circuit
- ⚠ Exiting the hairpin too aggressively can lead to snap oversteer on the short straight.
- ⚠ Running too wide on the exit of the double apex right can put you onto the unforgiving gravel trap.
- ⚠ The fast esses can catch out drivers who over-correct or brake too late, leading to a spin.
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